Silent Auction

The 2018 silent auction will be open to Orbital Gala guests and U.S. Academy members. Get great deals on a wide variety of items for work and play. Here are some of the items featured in our 2017 auction:

Optos® California Retinal Imaging Device

Optos introduces its latest ultra-wideﬁeld (UWF™) imaging device, California, which is speciﬁcally designed for vitreo-retinal specialists and ophthalmologists. The device includes a new UWF Optomap® imaging modality that enables comparison between composite color images and red-free, autoﬂuorescence and fluorescein angiography.

Additional benefits include: 200 degrees (or up to 82%) of the retina captured in a single image; non-mydriatic high-resolution imaging through many cataracts and/or 2mm pupils; simple integration and easy access to your data from any connected PC or tablet; and interweaved angiography for parallel capture of images without manually switching between imaging modalities.

Includes one-year warranty, shipping and installation.

PLEASE NOTE: System can only be delivered and installed in the U.S. Cannot be shipped outside the U.S.

HEINE SIGMA® 250 Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope

Accurate diagnosis made easy!

This spectacle-mounted indirect ophthalmoscope suits any pupil size. Two separate controls for selecting the ideal setting of parallax and convergence guarantee completely illuminated stereo views in pupils up to 2mm, as well as viewing in the periphery. The illumination beam can be adjusted by +/- 3 degrees to eliminate reflexes.

DigiSight Paxos Scope Imaging Adapter and Software License Package

Paxos is an end-to-end telehealth solution for ophthlamic consultations. With Paxos, healthcare teams can collaborate in real time, from the initial encounter to documentation. Providers use an intuitive mobile app to collect patient information (including images) at the point-of-care, and share this information with remote collaborators. Paxos enables secure communication to make informed decisions for triage and quality patient care.

This package includes two Paxos licenses for collaboration and two Paxos Scope adapters for anterior segment and retina image capture.

Mitosol® Kits for Ophthalmic Use (9 Kits)

Mitosol 0.2 mg/vial (mitomycin for solution) is the only FDA approved ophthalmic formulation of Mitomycin-C.

Mitosol allows room temperature storage without light shielding, with a shelf life of up to 24 months. Separate pass-through reimbursement, assured sterility, potency and dosing along with closed fluid transfer reinvents mitomycin for ophthalmology.

Mitosol is a system for delivering antifibrotic agents in glaucoma, refractive, and corneal surgery.The glaucoma indication is in active commercialization; the pterygium and refractive indications are awaiting approval by the FDA.

Adventure and Luxury in Costa Rica

Go on an unforgettable 4-day/3-night adventure at the Gaia Hotel and Reserve in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica – an adults and teens-only luxury boutique 5-star resort.

Selected Mexico and Central America’s Leading Boutique Hotel since 2009, Gaia is nestled in the magnificent coastal forests of Costa Rica, offering sublime luxury with views of the lush and pristine wild surroundings that are beyond compare.

Gaia features a variety of top services, including a three-tier infinity pool, swim-up bar, fine dining, luxury spa treatments and one-day tours of the reserve.

Does not include airfare.

Donated by Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia

Los Cabos Getaway

Enjoy 7 days and 6 nights of gorgeous views and island charm in a 2BR/2BA condo at the luxurious Club Regina Los Cabos.

Los Cabos caters with equal aplomb to both the avid nature lover and the casual tourist. The resort is a mecca for those seeking the best under the Baja sun – from championship golf courses to some of the best sports fishing in the world.

You’ll have access to a spa, four pools, two restaurants and three bars. Accommodations feature a fully equipped kitchen, jetted tubs and a flat-screen TV.

Does not include airfare.

Donated by Peter J. Whitted, MD, JD

AAO 2018 Stay at the Four Seasons Chicago

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Treat yourself to a luxurious 5-night stay during AAO 2018! Conveniently located near Michigan Avenue, the hotel features breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline.

The Four Seasons Chicago has been ranked by Trip Advisor as one of the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States. It has also received a Forbes Five Star rating, and has been awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award for 25 years in a row.

Donated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Ecuadorian Rainforest Escape

Enjoy a one-night stay for two at the incredible Mashpi Lodge, tucked within the 3,200-acre Mashpi Rainforest Biodiversity Reserve in Ecuador. This 22-room, glass-walled resort offers a strikingly modern base from which to view monkeys, ocelots, pumas and exotic birds. Explore the rainforest and its waterfalls, lush plants and hundreds of orchid species.

Includes all meals, transfers in/out and guided daily excursions. Does not include airfare.

Donated by Metropolitan Touring

Paradise Found: A Week on Nevis

Enjoy seven days of gorgeous views and island charm in a two-bedroom, two-bath private cottage in the exotic British West Indies.

You'll have access to a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and beautiful gardens at the nearby Golden Rock Estate, set 1,000 feet above sea level by the edge of the rain forest.

Donated by Patricia Bonsall

Breckenridge Ski Getaway

Grab your gear, head to Colorado and settle into this three-bedroom, three-bath log home – just a 5- to 10-minute drive from fantastic skiing on the Breckenridge slopes. Your stay includes use of a gourmet kitchen, deck, hot tub and six-bed bunk room.

This 3,000-square foot house is very private and sits at a 10,500-foot elevation overlooking the Ten Mile mountain range. Great hiking trails are just 100 yards away. You can also hit the slopes at Keystone (20-minute drive), Copper Mountain (30-minute drive) and Vail (45-minute drive).

Donated by Ron and Wendy Pelton

Lake Michigan Sailboat Cruise

Join fellow ophthalmologist Chris Albanis, MD, and her husband, Chicago Yacht Club Commodore Greg Miarecki, for a 3-hour trip aboard "Providence” (a 35-foot Ericson). While taking in the Chicago skyline, your party (up to 4 people) will enjoy refreshments, sailing instruction, and a turn at the helm. After the cruise, we’ll return to shore for more refreshments.

“Providence” is a 4-time section winner of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, and overall winner of the 2012, 2013 and 2014 races.

Donated by Chris Albanis, MD, and Greg Miarecki

Marion Parke Gift Certificates

Two $500 gift certificates will be available for bidding. For the discerning woman who is seeking luxury footwear with wearability, Marion Parkedelivers shoes that are simultaneously innovative and chic.

Alongside Italian master cobblers, Marion Parke creates original constructions that acknowledge the structure and function of the foot and ankle.With an arch support, added material to support the rearfoot and ankle, as well as medical grade material for cushioning that molds to the foot over time, Marion transforms the insole of a traditional luxury dress shoe into an orthotic.

Donated by Marion Parke

Anna Coroneo "Scorpions" Scarf

100% silk

Approximately 17” x 17”

Made in Italy

Artist and designer Anna Coroneo’s work is collected internationally, and she has been commissioned by both private collectors and corporate clients. Anna has hosted events during New York Fashion week since 2009, and her unique prints are featured in exclusive stores worldwide, including Henri Bendel, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

Donated by Minas Coroneo, MD, and Anna Coroneo

The Last Drop Scotch Miniatures Collection

A must-have for Scotch afficionados! This handsomely presented set of miniatures is from The Last Drop, who bring some incredibly rare whiskies to the whisky enthusiasts of the world. This set includes a pair of 50 ml bottles:The Last Drop 50-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky (50.9% ABV) and The Last Drop 50-Year-Old Double Matured Blended Scotch Whisky (51.8% ABV). The leather presentation case also includes a pewter quaich (a traditional Scottish friendship drinking cup).

From a limited edition of 250 sets. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Donated by Tony McClellan

Jessup Cellars Wines

A variety of wines from Napa Valley's Jessup Cellars will be available in the following groupings: